Beverage Production Line Lead

Refresco Brand; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Refresco Brand in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Machine Operator Lead to oversee high-speed beverage production lines, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will monitor machinery, perform changeovers, and train new staff, delivering top-quality products to customers.

The role requires hands-on technical skills, adherence to GMP/SQF, HACCP, and a collaborative approach to meet production schedules and continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment.
• Ability to independently operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Strong problem-solving and rapid decision-making skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Excellent documentation and quality-control practices.
• Safety-first mindset with knowledge of GMP and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety policies, GMPs and wear PPE while in the warehouse or production areas.
• Adhere to food quality and food safety standards (SQF).
• Acquire in-depth operational knowledge of the assigned line’s equipment.
• Adhere to the production schedule and communicate issues to the Supervisor.
• Monitor the production line for defects and material issues.
• Check finished product for proper closures, date codes, and packaging integrity.
• Perform changeovers accurately with correct settings and parts.
• Record production and quality data and maintain downtime reports.
• Complete end-of-shift duties to ensure smooth transition for the next shift.
• Collaborate with departments to improve quality and efficiency; promote teamwork.
• Understand SQF and HACCP and address related inquiries.
• Maintain production flow and perform minor maintenance as needed.
• Follow SOPs and read imperial/metric measurements for setup.
• Train new employees and assist in onboarding.
• Perform daily and weekly preventive maintenance.

Skills

High-speed beverage production

Operate machinery

Forklift certification

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety compliance

Job description

Refresco Brand in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Machine Operator Lead to oversee high-speed beverage production lines, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will monitor machinery, perform changeovers, and train new staff, delivering top-quality products to customers.

The role requires hands-on technical skills, adherence to GMP/SQF, HACCP, and a collaborative approach to meet production schedules and continuous improvement goals.